Do you play an instrument, and wish you had some folks to jam with? Did you play once, long ago, and want to get your skills back up? Or do you just enjoy happy brass band music? You may want to check out the Around the Sound community band here in Shoreline.
Since 1999, members of the Around the Sound band have been meeting to practice and play concerts in the area. They’ve played the North City Tree Lighting ceremony, holiday concerts at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park, and at retirement homes, civic celebrations, and parades, and you'll be able to see them performing at the Shoreline City Hall opening coming up on October 10th.
And if you want to play in the band, you'll find it's open to all adults, no audition needed. The band is headed by Michael Alstead, Executive Director of Music Center of the Northwest, who has been playing the trumpet for over 40 years.
If you're interested in learning more, check out the band's website at AroundTheSound.org.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Around the Sound community band
Saturday, August 8, 2009
North City Jazz Walk
- Stimulus Package playing at Peking House
- Blazing Altos playing at Laughing Ladies' Cafe
- Student & Faculty All-Star Bands playing at Industrial Air (The Showmobile)
- Stephanie Porter with Brian Nova playing at St. Mark's School
- Greta Matassa with Critical Mass Band playing at The Vineyard Church
- Spencer Hoveskeland Trio/Gypsy Jazz playing at North City Bistro & Wine Shop
- Jimmy Holden Trio playing at North City Lounge
- Susan Pascal Quartet playing at Sim's Other Place
Check out the web site at northcityjazzwalk.org
Friday, June 26, 2009
Friday nights at Central Market - Dinner & Music
Central Market is located on the upper level of the Sears Plaza, which is between 155th & 160th on Aurora. During the summer, they serve reasonably prices meals and provide free entertainment. Check their web site for more details: http://shoreline.central-market.com/
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Big Band Dance at Shorecrest High School Sat, Feb. 28
This Saturday night, a Big Band Dance with live music performed by the jazz bands of Shorecrest High School and Kellogg Middle School. The event will raise money to help support the Jazz music program at Shorecrest High School.
There will be a special appearance by Savoy Swing dance troupe and a silent auction. You can even get a Swing Dance lesson (7-7:30pm, $5 additional)
Where: Shorecrest High School Cafeteria, 15343 25th Ave NE
When: Saturday February 28 7:30-10 pm
Cost: Tickets $15 adults; $10 students/seniors; $8 with ASB card
Link to more info at lazydancer.com
Link to Savoy Swing Dance Troupe
Link to Shorecrest High School
Here's a video of the Savoy Swing Performance Troupe
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Shoreline's musical youth battle it out this Friday, Feb 27
This Friday is the Richmond Beach Youth Jam. Here's some information I got from their website:
The youth of Shoreline with musical aspirations will compete in the second annual “Richmond Beach Youth Jam,” on Friday, February 27, 6pm…till we’re done.
The event is sponsored by the Richmond Beach Community Association and will be held on the lower level of the Richmond Beach Congregational Church.
Winners will receive cash prizes donated by local merchants. The contest, which will feature musical performers and groups 18 years old or younger and living in Shoreline, will have a live audience, judges from the music industry, and professional sound.
Musical acts will be arranged into showcase segments (2-3 songs max), and judged according to categories. For example: best musicianship, most creative, best performance, etc.
Tickets for the show will be sold at the door for $2.50, and will be good for a raffle of musical goodies held during the show.
Link to Richmond Beach Youth Jam webpage
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Music and video by local composer J.C. Combs
Composer and musician James (J.C.) Combs lives in Shoreline.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Concert to benefit The Pink Polka Dots Guild: Sat. Feb 21st, 2pm
The Brian Waite band presents 20,000 Volts Under The Sea, a rock 'n roll adventure. 100% of ticket proceeds and 10% of CD sales from this event will benefit The Pink Polka Dots Guild.
The concert takes place at Shorecrest Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 21, at 2 pm.
You can buy your tickets online or at the LFP Third Place Books.
For donation or purchase questions, contact ppdtreasurer@comcast.net
Wondering what the Pink Polka Dots Guild is? Here's what the Pink Polka Dots Guild webpage says: The Pink Polka Dots Guild was started in 2006 when we lost our friend Sydney to a brain tumor at the age of 11. We raise money for pediatric brain tumor research at Children's Hospital in Seattle. We call our selves "the pink polka dots" because they were Sydney's favorite things.
Link to Pink Polka Dots Guild (for more about PPDG and to buy tickets)
Link to the Brian Waite band (learn more and hear their music)
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Dancing Pajamas(!) family concert at Shoreline Library on Tuesday, Feb. 17 2009
Beat the winter blues with a fun family concert by Northwest favorite Nancy Stewart. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal or blanket. Enjoy songs about animals and bedtime, with a sprinkling of lullabies. Event is sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.
What: Dancing Pajamas! concert
When: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Where: Shoreline Library
Who: Children & Families
Other: Space is limited; first come, first seated.
Link to Nancy Stewart
Link to Friends of Shoreline Library
Link to Shoreline Library Calendar of Events
Link to Shoreline Library at Twitter
Friday, February 6, 2009
Live music this weekend in Shoreline (Feb. 7th & 8th 2009)
Saturday
Alex Kajumulo and Original Sound are raising money for local youth soccer with a reggae and Afro-beat music concert. 6pm at Fircrest.
Vagabond Opera performs in concert at 7:30pm at Shorecrest Performing Arts Center. Self-described as a combination of European Cabaret, Vintage Americana, Balkan Belly Dance, Neo-Classical Opera, and Old World Yiddish Theater.
Corner State performs at 7:30pm at Laughing Ladies Cafe in North City.
Sunday
Invitational Jazz Jam from 4-7pm at North City Bistro. The Bistro is offering Small Plates, Wines & Draft Beers at Special Prices.
Jazz Guitar Collective performs from 3-5pm at Laughing Ladies Cafe in North City. I've been told it's great to bring the kids there to hang out on a Sunday afternoon.
Photo copyright 2008 Arsenio Locsin (from Jazz Guitar Collective website)
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Shoreline musicians under the age of 18: Sign up now for the Richmond Beach Youth Jam
Attention musicians: Performers are now being accepted for the Richmond Beach Youth Jam! If you live in Shoreline, perform music or sing and are under the age of 18, this is your chance to show off your skillz, get a CD of yourself performing (using professional sound equipment), and have a chance at winning cash!
Requirements:
Musician
18 and under
Resident of Shoreline
Options:
Group or individual acts
Instrumental or vocal
Entrance fee: $20
What happens next?
Participants perform before a live audience on February 27th, with professional sound equipment provided for the performance.
What do participants get?
All participants receive a CD of their performance.
Acts are judged, with the winners receiving cash prizes.
Come to the Youth Jam and hear all the performances!
When: February 27, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Basement of Richmond Beach Congregational Church (15th NW and Richmond Beach Road)
Cost: $2.50 at the door
(thanks to Diane Hettrick for the above info)
Link to more information and entry details
Photo above: Music Notes by nglacrosse23 via Flickr
Afro-beat concert to raise funds for youth soccer - Sat Feb. 7th
Alex Kajumulo and Original Sound present a fundraiser for local youth soccer on Saturday, February 7th at Fircrest in Shoreline.
According to his website, Alex performs Afro-Beat, Reggae and Hip-Hop music. He was born in Tanzania and now lives somewhere in the Seattle area. He's also a lifelong soccer enthusiast. You can learn more about him and hear some of his music at the websites linked below. I like the song "Original Sound" at alexkajumulo.com.
Here's some info from the brownpapertickets site:
Alex Kajumulo and the Original Sound is an internationally known band who has been creating unique sounds and songs for over 10 years. Alex is a well known figure in the soccer, literary and musical world. This concert is going to bring all his passions together. All of the proceeds will be donated to local youth to participate in soccer camp this summer, lead by Alex himself. Before the concert starts Alex will be doing a book signing for the book, Soccer Monster, which he wrote.
What: Concert in support of local youth soccer
Where: Fircrest RHC, 15230 15th Ave NE, Shoreline
When: Saturday February 7th, 2009, 6pm
Cost: $5 for kids under 12; $10 for adults
Link to Alex Kajumulo's website
Link to Alex's MySpace page
Link to purchase tickets online
Monday, February 2, 2009
Vagabond Opera performs in Shoreline this Saturday Feb 7th, 2009
Shoreline Arts in Culture series presents Vagabond Opera in Shoreline this Saturday evening.
Here's a quote from Vagabond Opera's website:
Bohemian Cabaret ensemble Vagabond Opera is described by the Washington Post as “A band of ceaseless charisma, boundless energy, impeccable musicianship and more than a little touch of both the naughty and exotic.”
What: Vagabond Opera
When: Sat, February 7th, 7:30 pm
Where: Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline
Cost: $20 Adults / $18 Seniors/Students
Link to event info at ShorelineArts.net (including a link to buy tickets)
Friday, January 30, 2009
Red Dog performing at Hotwire Coffee in North City
Performing tonight at Hotwire Coffee: Red Dog.
They perform again at Hotwire (Laughing Ladies) on Friday February 27.
This video is dark but gives you a little bit of an idea of what they sound like:
Link to Red Dog
Link to Red Dog at MySpace (to hear their music)
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Jazz It Up! features Shorecrest, Shorewood singers in Jan. 17 concert
Jazz It Up! concert features Shorecrest, Shorewood singers in Jan. 17 concert
When: Saturday January 17, 2009 7:30pm
Where: Shorecrest Performing Arts Center (15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA)
Tickets: $18/15
Info from Shoreline Arts website:
Grammy-nominated trombonist, producer and arranger Dennis Wilson will be bringing a little something extra to the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s Jazz It Up! program this year. Not only will be he be joining the Shoreline School District’s Friends and Faculty All Star Big Band in this special benefit concert for the Arts Council’s Scholarship Fund, he’s invited local jazz vocal diva Greta Matassa to join him in a special tribute to Ray Charles. This tribute will also feature the newly formed Jazz It Up! Choir, featuring singers from Shorecrest and Shoreline High Schools. Jazz it Up is the Arts Council’s annual Arts Scholarship fundraiser.
Mr. Wilson began his professional career as a trombonist, arranger, and musical director for Lionel Hampton. He has been a lead/solo trombonist for the Dizzy Gillespie Big Band, The New Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, and for ten years with Mr. William James "Count" Basie and his Orchestra. He received a Grammy Award nomination for arrangements created for Manhattan Transfer. He has performed on over six Grammy Winning Albums with the Count Basie Orchestra. His experience includes work with many jazz greats including Sarah Vaughn, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Clark Terry, and Joe Williams.
Greta Matassa has been nominated “best jazz vocalist” by Earshot Jazz four times. She’s one of the most talented singers working in jazz today. In demand for concert and nightclub appearances, her one-woman show, “Ella and Billie,” a musical tribute, won her critical acclaim. Her collaborations and guest appearances with Spectrum Dance Theater, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Teatro ZinZanni, the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra and the Seattle Men’s Chorus have been innovative and successful. Matassa has become one of the hottest tickets on the northwest jazz scene. She receives regular national airplay.
Link to more info at Shoreline Schools website
Link to more info at Shoreline Arts website (includes link to purchase tickets)
Link to Greta Matassa
Link to Dennis Wilson
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas Shoreline!
This isn't a Christmas song, but it is lovely, sounds kind of Christmassy, and seems appropriate, somehow. John McCutcheon plays "Leviathan" on hammered dulcimer. Check it out.
John McCutcheon will be performing in Seattle on Friday, February 27, 2009.
Link to more info about John McCutcheon's concert in February
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Music at the Hotwire Coffeehouse tonight!
If you have some free time and would like to see a free show this evening, check out the singer-songwriter showcase at Hotwire Coffeehouse. It will feature five musicians each playing a short set of about 30 minutes each, and starts at 7:00 pm. Kids are welcome, and the Hotwire offers great coffee, wi-fi, comfy chairs, and a great atmosphere for listening to music.
One of the artists, Kristy Cameron, is a local musician who plays a mix of urban folk, Americana and acoustic music on her guitar, banjo and mandolin. She is joined by singer-songwriters Jennifer Spector, Steve Bucklew, Steve Mason and Lisa Marshall.
For more information about Kristy's music, you can visit her MySpace page, or take a look at one of her performances here on YouTube.
Link to Hotwire's home page.
Link to Kristy's MySpace page.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke in concert Oct 11, 2008
Arts in Culture Series presents:
An Evening with singer/songwriterJonatha Brooke
How much: Tickets: $22 Adults / $20 Seniors/Students
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Dudley Manlove Quartet
Free concert tonight in Richmond Beach
Dudley Manlove Quartet(photo is from their MySpace page)
According to their website, the DMQ plays "Lounge music for the now generation." And on their MySpace page they list their influences as "Cocktails; drink tickets; girls jumping up and down to "Suspicious Minds"; Englebert Humperdinck; leisure suits; the comedic stylings of Shecky Greene; doubles; Tom Jones from the waist down; lobster tanks; and, of course, you."
And since the concert is free, how can you not be there?
When: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 7:00pm
Where: Richmond Beach Community Park (at the RB Library)
More info: 206-417-4645
Link to: Dudley Manlove Quartet website
Link to: Dudley Manlove Quartet's MySpace page
Link to: Story about DMQ at The Enterprise newspaper
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Free concert tonight at Richmond Beach library
Free concert tonight
Richmond Beach Community Park is located at Richmond Beach Rd at 21st Ave. NW. in Shoreline. All concerts are free to the community. Information about these and other Arts Council events and programs is available by calling 206-417-4645.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Photos and videos from Swingin' Summer Eve
Did you make it to Shoreline's Swingin Summer Eve this year? I hope so! If not, you missed out. But you didn't miss out entirely. Luckily for you, we here at the Ronald Bog Blog were there and have these photos to share. Enjoy! If you were there, what did you think? Did you buy a hotdog from the firemen? Did you bounce in the Wizard's Castle? Did you buy a used book? Did you shake your booty? Do tell! Leave a comment at the end of this post by clicking where it says 'comments'. It's quick, easy and fun!
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